November 14, 2008 RSS feed / Community

Dancers Entertain At AHRC Christmas Luncheon

Garden City AHRC celebrates its gala 45 th annual Christmas luncheon on Tuesday, December 9 in the grand ballroom of the Garden City Hotel. More...

The Office Cat

ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, "Separate Tables,"By Terence Rattigan, is being presented by the Billboard Players at the Community Church of East Williston, E. Williston Ave. and Roslyn Rd., E. Williston. Performances Nov. More...

Community Church Nursery School Holiday Boutique

Mark your calendar! Thursday November 20, 4 to 9 p.m., at the Community Church Nursery School 2nd floor gym for our Holiday Boutique at 36 Church Street, Syosset. Call 364-5090 if you have any questions. More...

Catholic Daughters Install New Officers

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Immaculata No. 444, celebrated the installation of New Officers on June 10th. More...

Presbyterian Chruch Victorian Tea

The Presbyterian Women at the Presbyterian Chruch in Garden City, located at the corner at New Hyde Park Road and Chester Avenue, are pleases to announce the Holiday Victorian Tea Christmas Boutique and Raffle to take place on Saturday, Decemb More...

Costa ~ Wunsch Engagement

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Costa of Garden City, New York, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christina Elizabeth Costa, to Mr. Dennis Ryan Wunsch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wunsch, of Mastic, New York. More...

Manders ~ Fox Engagement

Mary Ann and George Manders of West Hempstead proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Clarissa Marie, to Russell Shayne Fox, son of Cheryl and Steve Fox of Briarwood. More...

Garden City Wins Top AAA Award

Garden City has won AAA's top Platinum Award for outstanding effectiveness of its traffic safety programs, AAA New York Assistant Vice President Mark J. Kulewicz recently announced. More...

Brahms Choral Concert Coming

Beginning their gala 80th anniversary season, The Long Island Choral Society will perform, with orchestra, "Ein Deutsches Requiem" by Johannes Brahms on Sunday, November 16th. The concert will take place at 4 p.m. More...

Urban Activist To Speak

Patrick Finn, school teacher, education expert, and urban activist, will deliver the Robert F. & Augusta Finkelstein Memorial Lecture, *A New Paradigm for Education Working-Class Students,* on Monday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m. More...

Knights' Benefit Star Has Cheering Section

Paddy Noonan is not the only one with Garden City moorings as he brings his "Musical Taste of Ireland" stage show to Saint Anne's McCloskey Auditorium at 1:30 PM Sunday, November 30. Beautiful Erin Quill, above,talented film, TV, theatre.. More...

"Family/Caregiver Support Group"

The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with Winthrop University Hospital Division of Oncology & Hematology is offering a FREE family/caregiver support group. More...

Fall Fest Dinner At Christ Episcopal Church

Sunday, November 16, marks the popular Fall Fest dinner given by Christ Episcopal Church in Garden City. Everybody of all ages is welcome. Come to savor the food and buy a chance in our raffles. More...

Thanks For Donation

The Andy Foundation would like to express its gratitude to Allstate Insurance Company and Garden City Allstate agent Jerry Barry for the recent donation of one thousand dollars. More...

Defensive Driving Course

Mercy Medical Center is pleased to offer the community the Empire Safety Council's Defensive Driving Course. The course will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. More...

Garden City Senior News

senior citizen flu shots offered on december 9th

T he Garden City Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Nassau County Department of Senior Citizen Affairs, Winthrop Hospital, and Nassau University Medical Center, is sponsoring a Senior Citizen Flu Immunization Day on Tuesday More...

Senator Hannon & Seniors Talk Enhanced Star

Senator Kemp Hannon (R-6th S.D.) recently sponsored a forum to educate senior citizens throughout the Sixth Senate District on the Enhanced STAR program. More...

Library Calendar For The Week CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

* Mon., Nov. 17, 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Fifth Grade Book Discussion * Wed., Nov. 19, 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fourth Grade Book Discussion * *Sat., Nov. 22, 9:00 a.m. More...

What's Up For Young Adults At The Library YAK & SNACK

Twilight, part of the popular Stephenie Myers series, was discussed at the Fall's second Yak & Snack on Tuesday, November 3rd. The book discussion was well attended by young adults in grades 7 through 12. More...

LunchBag BookTalk Celebrates Holiday Memories

Maybe there is a short story, a poem, a special song, or maybe even a story that your family shares each year that reminds you of the holidays. Whatever it is, this is the day to share it with us. More...

Nelson DeMille To Speak

Distinguished author and local favorite Nelson DeMille has graciously agreed to speak and to sign copies of his latest bestseller The Gate House at The Garden City Public Library on Wednesday, December 3rd at 1:30 PM. More...

Library Friends Sponsor "Why Oh Why Can't I?"

Plaza Theatrical Productions will present the music of Judy Garland in "Why Oh Why Can't I?" a FREE concert on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. More...

Jewelry Making & Design For Adults

Ofra Levin, founder of Ofra Jewels, studied jewelry design at The Fashion Institute of Technology and worked in the Diamond District in NYC. She will instruct you on making your own earrings with semi-precious stones. More...

Joins Consulting Practice

Feikje van Rein has joined the law management consulting practice of Robin Rolfe Resources. Ms. van Rein has strong ties to the intellectual property law community. More...

Community Club Update

The Americanism/Current Events Department of the Community Club enjoyed several trips and outings during the 2007-2008 club year. Trips are always well attended and greatly enjoyed. More...

Election Day Fair A Success

The Garden City Community Church Auxiliary held its annual Election Day Fair on Tuesday, November 4. Thanks to chairperson Christine Philippides and many volunteers, it was a very successful event. More...

Great Buzz On "Coloring Outside The Lines"

Producers of Coloring Outside the Lines, a night of original one act plays being performed at the Garden City Community Church on this Friday, November 14th, Saturday, November 15th and Sunday, November 16th are extremely pleased with ticket s More...

Troop 56 Bike Hike Explores Northern Westchester

On Saturday November 1st, the Boy Scouts of Troop 56, Garden City, ventured up to the North County Trailway in Westchester County for their annual bike trip. More...

Village Tree Lighting Set For Sun., Dec. 7

Once again the Village Gazebo will become the setting for the 53RD Village Tree Lighting Ceremony, coordinated by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Astoria Federal Savings. More...

Thanksgiving Dinners Needed

Is in need of generous donors to provide Thanksgiving Dinners to their most needy families. More...

Holiday Fashion Show And Luncheon

Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Are you looking for something fun to do with your girlfriends? More...

Helen Keller Fall Fundraiser

The Helen Keller Services for the Blind Garden City League held their Fall Fundraiser at the Garden City Community Church to a full house. The Dessert, Card and Games Party, held on Thursday, Oct. More...

PTA/SEPTA Sportswear Pick-up & Sale

PTA/SEPTA sportswear will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, November 22nd at the High School Cafeteria from 12:30-4:00. If you can't make it send a friend!!!! 2008 samples and past year collections will be for sale. More...

Christmas Party

Senior Duplicate Bridge and Card Christmas party. On Decemeber 8th, 5:00 p.m. at the Casino Open Bar. Dinner, card play, bridge and games. $43.50 for non-members, and $33.50 for members. For reservations call Frankie Angelo. More...

Health Care Seminar

On November 17, from 7:00-8:30 PM a representative from Attorney General Andrew M. More...

Socially Speaking

The election is over and things are much quieter now without all the phone calls (most automated) to get you to vote for them or to give money. Now we can get back to normal - or can we? More...

GC Teen Earns Gold Award

To earn her Girl Scout Gold Award, High School Senior Kelly Tranfaglia, of Garden City, found inspiration for her Girl Scout Project when visiting with some of Mercy Haven's residents. More...

Deck Your Doors With St. Anne's Wreaths

Eighth grade students are offering decorated wreaths for $17. Each wreath will have a handmade velvet bow, pine cone clusters and seasonal ornaments. This year we will also offer pine roping in 10yd bundles for $15. More...

Top Honors At BBQ Contest

Garden City's own Smoke In Da Eye competition barbeque team(www.smokeindaeye.com), is pleased to announce its Grand Champion victory at the second annual "Battle of the BBQ Brethren" KCBS barbeque contest (www.bbqbattleli.com) held in Sayville More...

Adelphi To Host Human Rights Conference

The Human Rights Conference at Adelphi University, in commemoration of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 8, 1948, will bring together eminent U.N. More...

Organ Recital Including Halloween Theme

On Sunday, October 26th at 4 p.m. Alistair Nelson, Assistant Organist and Choirmaster at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, presented an organ recital. The program included the classical pieces Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV541 by J.S. More...

Rotacare Nurses Speak On Health Care

On October 14th, AAUW hosted a program on health care for the medically indigent. More...

Patient Support Group

The Long Island Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in collaboration with Winthrop University Hospital Division of Oncology & Hematology is offering a FREE patient support group. More...

Metropolitan Youth Orchestras At Adelphi

On Sunday, November 23, The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York will present performances featuring all of the Nassau County MYO orchestras at the new Adelphi University Performing Arts Center in Garden City. More...

Grand Opening! Café Ablaze

Christian Coffeehouse offers a friendly, casual atmosphere with candlelit tables where singles, couples, and groups of friends can relax on scheduled Saturday nights! More...

Garden City Retired Men's Club Calendar Of Events

The Garden City Retired Men's Club is a non-profit membership organization formed in April 1961 for the purpose of providing educational and recreational activities for the retired male senior citizens of the Garden City Community. More...

Flu Program For Seniors

As part of its on-going commitment to promote the health and well-being of the community, Winthrop-University Hospital will hold its annual Senior Citizen Flu and Pneumonia Shot Program on Wednesday, November 19, from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. More...

Senior Duplicate Bridge

On November 3rd, there were 10 tables of seniors duplicate bridge in play. More...

Garden City Library News

News From The Children's Room

Listen as a Family to an Audiobook Will you be travelling during the upcoming holiday season? While the family is together in the car, they can use that time to listen to a good audiobook. More...

Seniors Connections Presents "The Importance Of Humor"

The Garden City Library will host the third in a series of three Senior Connections Public Forums on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 1:30 PM. Melissa Atkinson, LCSW will present the importance of humor in the later years of life. Ms. More...

Library Friends Sponsor "Academy Award-Winning Songs"

Pianist/Vocalist Mitch Kahn is back by popular demand to perform a FREE concert "Academy Award-Winning Songs" at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Garden City Public Library located at 60 Seventh St., Garden City, NY. More...

Kids Vote At The Library!

While the grown-ups were carefully considering their choice of candidate for U. S. President, the children of Garden City had a chance to vote, too! More...

Adult Winter Reading Club

It's that time again! You are invited to join the Garden City Public Library for its third annual Adult Winter Reading Club to be held from Sunday, December 7th to Sunday, April 5th. Receive a gift just for signing up! There are NO meetings. More...

Holiday Open House Party Demonstration

Join Barbara Sheridan from Look Who's Cooking to learn how to plan for a holiday open house that both you and your guests will enjoy. Barbara will demonstrate how to make a variety of hot hors d'oeuvres and special desserts. More...

Reading To The Dogs At Library

The popular Read to a Dog program with animals from the Bide-a-Wee organization returned to the Garden City Public Library on Saturday, November 1st. More...

Local Artists Exhibit At Historial Society Art Show

The Garden City Historical Society will hold its Third Annual Professional Art Show, Saturday and Sunday, November 15-16 and 22-23, at The Garden City Historical Society Museum, 109 Eleventh Street, noon to 3 p.m. More...

Junior Girl Scouts Celebrate Community

Junior Girl Scout Troop 1110 recently made posters about Garden City as part of their work toward their "My Community" Badge. More...

Cathedral Children Catch The Halloween Spirit

The Senior Youth Group of the Cathedral of the Incarnation provided a fun filled Halloween Party for younger members of the parish and their friends. The party was held on Friday, October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. More...

Election Day Skating Event

Junior Troop 1110 and Brownie Troop 1125 skate circles around each other at Election Day Ice Skating Event! More...